Spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes

ABSTRACT

A smoking crutch. A spiral shaped smoking crutch cylindrical in overall shape and having one or more spiral groves or channels wound about a longitudinal axis, and disposed on an outer surface. The crutch material may be hard and impregnable, or alternatively semi porous for the addition of flavoring, dye and the like. The spiral groves are sized to prohibit smoking material from entering the crutch and eventually the smoker&#39;s mouth. The spiral groves tend to improve the flow of smoke delivered to a smoker.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 62/563,464, filed on Sep. 26, 2017, the contents ofwhich are hereby incorporated by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This description relates generally to smoking products and accessories,and more specifically to cigarette construction.

BACKGROUND

Crutches are smoking devices used in cigarettes much like a smokingfilter, without substantially impeding the flow of smoke. The crutch iseffectively a mouthpiece, and may serve multiple purposes: it keeps theend of the cigarette open, blocks bits of smoking material from gettingin the mouth, puts distance between a smoker and the material smoked sothat the smoker is not burned when attempting the smoke substantiallyall of the material. Many conventional smoking crutches tend to only putdistance between the material smoked and the smoker without filtration.They can be a simple tube of rolled paper or the like, or other sort ofbaffle that keeps the smoker separated from the material which tends tobe a chopped plant material-tobacco or the like. However, conventionalcrutches tend not to do a satisfactory job in blocking plant materialfrom being sucked into the smoker's mouth, and do nothing to improvedraw.

Filters on the other hand are porous devices often used in smoking toimprove or add flavor, filter the smoke, keep the product smoked fromentering the smoker's mouth, or the like as smoke is drawn through thefilter. Filters may be also used in other smoking devices such as pipesthat may use charcoal or the like to improve the taste of the smoke.Filters typically do not change or improve the smoke flow (orequivalently as used herein the “airflow”), they simply filter, adddistance between the smoker and product, filter, and/or flavor thematerial smoked.

Because smoke is drawn through the filter, conventional filtersaccordingly tend to restrict smoke flow in a cigarette as they put ablock between the smoker and the burning material, and require thatsmoke be drawn through the typically fibrous filter. Accordingly thesmoker must puff a little harder to draw the material through thefilter. As such it may be desirable to provide a device that tends toincrease or improve airflow of smoke to a smoker without impeding thedraw of a cigarette while still putting distance between the smoker andsmoking material as well as blocking the particles of smoking material.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in orderto provide a basic understanding to the reader. This summary is not anextensive overview of the disclosure and it does not identifykey/critical elements of the invention or delineate the scope of theinvention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts disclosed hereinin a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description thatis presented later.

The present example provides a spiral-shaped tip or crutch thatfunctions as a strong breathable barrier with no loss of airflow to asmoker and tends to provide an enhanced draw when used in a cigarette.The spiral shaped crutch is generally cylindrical in shape and of adiameter typical of a desired cigarette and may be made from inertnonflammable or minimally flammable material. Voids impressed or formedinto the spiral shape of the cylinder are spiral voids. That is, thespiral winds about the long axis of the crutch. The spiral-shaped tip orcrutch may be used with a variety of loose leaf material (orequivalently “smoking material”) rolled into a cigarette. Alternatively,the spiral-shaped tip or crutch for loose leaf cigarettes may also beused between a smoker and the smoked substance in pipes or the like. Thes spiral-shaped tip or crutch, when placed between the smoker andsubstance smoked in a cigarette, creates a vortex of airflow circulationwithin the cigarette when a smoker takes a draw. The increase in airflowallows for a bigger, clearer, fuller draw or drag of smoke from thecigarette without an excess of the loose material entering the user'smouth as the device blocks the loose material. As such, thespiral-shaped tip or crutch for loose leaf cigarettes tends to functionas a filter and a draw enhancing device.

Many of the attendant features will be more readily appreciated as thesame becomes better understood by reference to the following detaileddescription considered in connection with the accompanying drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present description will be better understood from the followingdetailed description read in light of the accompanying drawings,wherein:

FIG. 1 shows a spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch (“spiral shapedsmoking crutch”) for loose leaf cigarettes with airflow shown witharrows.

FIG. 2 shows the general dimensions or form factor of a spiral-shapedenhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes.

FIG. 3 shows a first step in rolling a cigarette with the spiral-shapedenhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes.

FIG. 4 shows a second step in rolling a cigarette with the spiral-shapedenhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes.

FIG. 5 shows a top view of a cigarette prior to rolling including thespiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes.

FIG. 6 shows rolling of the cigarette including the spiral-shapedenhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes.

FIG. 7 shows a cross-sectional side view of a completed cigaretteincluding the spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leafcigarettes stopping the migration of loose material.

FIG. 8 shows further details of the spiral-shaped enhanced drawtip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes.

Like reference numerals are used to designate like parts in theaccompanying drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The detailed description provided below in connection with the appendeddrawings is intended as a description of the present examples and is notintended to represent the only forms in which the present example may beconstructed or utilized. The description sets forth the functions of theexample and the sequence of steps for constructing and operating theexample. However, the same or equivalent functions and sequences may beaccomplished by different examples.

The examples below describe a spiral-shaped tip or crutch. Although thepresent examples are described and illustrated herein as beingimplemented in a cigarette system (machine or hand rolled), the systemdescribed is provided as an example and not a limitation. As thoseskilled in the art will appreciate, the present examples are suitablefor application in a variety of different types of smoking systems suchas pipes, cigars and the like utilizing tobacco, marijuana and othersmoking materials.

The present invention may be installed in a conventional machineconstructed cigarette assemblage where a filter tip might be placed.Alternatively, the invention may be used in a hand-rolled cigarette orequivalent and being placed between the smoker and the substance beingsmoked within the cigarette paper that is rolled up.

The spiral shaped smoking crutch for loose leaf cigarettes solves fourof the most common problems and negative aspects associated with looseleaf cigarettes by:

-   -   (1) Reducing the amount of loose leaf material from entering        inside the user's mouth when inhaling and/or draw from the loose        leaf cigarette.    -   (2) Providing a stable tip that is easy to handle and does not        allow the cigarette rolling paper to collapse or fold back into        itself under the pressure of the user's grip while holding the        cigarette or the user's lips during the inhaling and/or draw on        the cigarette.    -   (3) Increasing the smoke circulation within the loose leaf        cigarette while lit and in use, and creates an unequalled amount        of smoke for a cleaner and fuller draw without having any        blockage of airflow due to accumulation of the loose leaf        material.    -   (4) Removing any and all negative and unwanted tastes that are        typically associated with a fiber type filter or cardboard/paper        type filter.

The present example provides a spiral-shaped tip or crutch thatfunctions as an internal tip/crutch that provides a strong breathablebarrier with no loss of airflow to a smoker and tends to provide anenhanced draw when used in a cigarette. The spiral shaped crutch isgenerally cylindrical in shape and of a diameter typical of a desiredcigarette. Impressed or formed into the spiral shape of the cylinder arespiral shaped voids. That is, the spiral winds about the long axis ofthe crutch. The spiral-shaped tip or crutch may be used with a varietyof loose leaf material rolled into a cigarette. Alternatively, thespiral-shaped tip or crutch for loose leaf cigarettes may also be usedbetween a smoker and the smoked substance in pipes or the like. The sspiral-shaped tip or crutch, when placed between the smoker andsubstance smoked in a cigarette, creates a vortex of airflow circulationwithin the cigarette when a smoker takes a draw. The increase in airflowallows for a bigger, clearer, fuller draw or drag of smoke from thecigarette without an excess of the loose material entering the user'smouth as the device blocks the loose material. As such, thespiral-shaped tip or crutch for loose leaf cigarettes tends to functionas a filter and a draw enhancing device.

The spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes maybe made from any suitable inert nonflammable or minimally flammablematerial. The spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leafcigarettes is typically provided in a spiral shape, with either a righthand or left hand twist. The twist may be in a single spiral or acompound twist of two or more spirals (such as in a double or triplethreaded screw). The length and diameter of the spiral-shaped enhanceddraw tip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes may be varied as desired. Inalternative examples the diameter may vary. For example, the diametermay be gradually reduced from one end to the other, or the diameter mayvary along the length.

The spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes maybe manufactured as a disposable, or alternatively, as a reusable item.

In alternative examples, the spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch forloose leaf cigarettes (0010) may be somewhat porous and impregnated orinfused with a flavoring or other aromatic substance. The flavoring ofthe spiral-shaped tip/crutch provides a unique opportunity and addedbenefit to allow the loose leaf cigarette to be flavored to the user'spopular/preferred taste.

In alternative examples, the spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch forloose leaf cigarettes may be colored in one or more decorative colors,with food coloring or equivalent. The coloring of the spiral-shapedtip/crutch allows the tip/crutch to be even more customizable and addsan overall distinguishable appearance that can be recognized.

FIG. 1 shows a spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch (“spiral shapedsmoking crutch”) 0010 for loose leaf cigarettes with airflow shown witharrows. The crutch typically fits within a generally cylindrical shape102. In alternative examples the overall shape of the spiral-shapedenhanced draw tip/crutch may have other general shape envelopes such asa truncated cone overall shape envelope 106, a barrel shaped envelope,or the like. Each example has a long axis 101 about which a single, orcompound grove or spiral is wound by disposing a grove that extends tothe outer surface of the spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch.Whatever the outward shape of the spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutcha defining characteristic is the spiral passageways that give thedesired draw effect. In further alternative examples of a spiral-shapedenhanced draw tip/crutch spiral shaped passageways may be disposed inthe interior of the spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch in additionto or in place of the exterior spiral groves.

As can be seen the smoke pathway is a spiral 103 with one or more twiststo create a vortex effect when taking a draw from a cigarette having thecrutch 0010 installed. The smoke enters a first crutch end 104, andfollows the spiral path 103, and exits at a second crutch end 105. Thecenter is generally solid to make the spiral shaped smoking crutch rigidand so that the smoke is forced through the spiral when a draw is taken.In alternative examples the spiral shaped smoking crutch may be a solidcylinder in which one or more spiral shaped groves relative to itslongitudinal axis 101 are disposed, typically by molding, extruding,twisting, cutting or the like. The groves typically extend along theentire length of the outer surface of the spiral shaped smoking crutch.One or more sets of parallel spiral groves may be disposed on the spiralshaped smoking crutch to create a compound spiral. The width and depthof the groves may be selected to produce a desired airflow by methodsknown to those skilled in the art.

The spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch can be made of various typesof different materials from the standard of using a pasta noodle made ofdough (fusilli, rotini, or any spiral noodle shape) to include materialslike plastic, glass, wood, metal, gold, silver, titanium, marble, anytype of molded rock, steel, hemp/cannabis, iron, bronze, ceramic,thermoplastic, paper, cardboard, or clay. The materials may be rigid andnon-absorptive, or may in alternative examples, be rigid but slightlyporous to accept flavorings or the like. It is worth noting thatnonporous materials used for the spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutchmay be easily cleaned so that the spiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutchmay be reused.

The spiral-shaped tip/crutch 0010 is advantageously shaped or formed toallow optimized or increased airflow circulation inside a rolled looseleaf cigarette. The spiral shape effectively creates a vortex of smokewhen placed at the end of a rolled loose leaf cigarette. The spiralshape is generally similar to that of a pasta noodle called a solidfusilli or rotini that is formed into a helical (but not corkscrew)shape typically by extruding the pasta. The crutch may be similarlyformed from plastic or the other previously described materials.Alternatively the crutch may be molded or formed by other methods knownto those skilled in the art.

The size is not limited to the standard fusilli, rotini noodle size.While the standard size works well, the size can be modified to make abigger sized spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010, or modified to make asmaller spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010. The length of the spiralshaped smoking crutch 0010 can be modified to produce a longer spiralshaped smoking crutch 0010 or modified to produce a shorter version. Thespiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 can be made bigger at one end andsmaller at the other end to give the appearance of a tornado type spiralshaped smoking crutch 0010. The standard of keeping the spiral shapedsmoking crutch 0010 straight will tend to ensure the same vortex effectis created equally, even when the size changes. The spiral shapedsmoking crutch 0010 can be made to accommodate all sizes of loose leafcigarette rolling papers.

In alternative examples the spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 can bedyed any color by adding typically FDA approved, food grade safe foodcoloring and/or dye. Coloring can be achieved by adding the foodcoloring and/or dye directly to the mixture used to create the spiralshaped smoking crutch 0010 prior to pressing, forming, extruding or thelike, or by adding the food coloring and/or dye and applying it to thealready created spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 after formation (forporous materials). Variations of color are limitless, and can beachieved using the methods listed above. The variations in color fromthe food coloring and/or dye typically do not affect the taste of thespiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 as the increase in airflow circulationis generated by the form and shape of the spiral shaped smoking crutch0010, since the smoke created does not physically penetrate through thespiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 material as it would tend to in atypical type fiber filter or cardboard type filter would in a standardcigarette. This means the smoke from the loose leaf material flows overand through the spirals of the spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 withoutaffecting the taste by the color added.

In yet further alternative examples, the spiral shaped smoking crutch0010 can be flavored using typically standard FDA food grade safeflavoring, or by using all-natural extracts and oils, including non-THCCBD oils. The spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 can be infused with anyand all types of FDA approved flavoring/extracts to add an additionalelement to the spiral shaped smoking crutch. The flavoring can beprovided by adding the flavoring to the mixture prior to pressing andcreating the actual spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010, or can be appliedto an already pressed and created spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010. Thespiral-shaped enhanced draw tip/crutch 0010 can hold and sustaindifferent flavors and deliver them to the user while the spiral shapedsmoking crutch 0010 is in use. The smoke from the loose leaf material0011 passes over the flavored spirals and at the final moment beforereaching the user's mouth infuses into the taste of the smoke. Thisallows the user to taste the infused flavored smoke that is enhanced toa high enough degree where the user can enjoy the added tastes that theflavored spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 provides to the loose leafmaterial 0011. The smoke does not flow through the material of thespiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 like a standard cigarette filter,however, because as the smoke passes over and through the spirals of theflavored spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010, the smoke takes a longerpath becomes infused when the user inhales and takes a draw/drag of thecigarette.

FIG. 2 shows the general dimensions or form factor of a spiral-shapedenhanced draw tip/crutch for loose leaf cigarettes 0010. Thespiral-shaped tip/crutch 0010 should be preferably constructed to havean outer cylindrical envelope (102 of FIG. 1) that is cylindrical andsubstantially straight along its length “l”. Typically the cylindricalshape is not tapered with diameter d1 being equal to d2. Although inalternative examples d1 may differ from d2 to form a tapered cylinder,or a cylinder having a reduced diameter at one end. In furtheralternative examples the ends of the cylinder may be rounded so as notto cut into the cigarette paper. In further alternative examples, shapesdeviating from a cylinder such as a generally cylindrical form having abulge in the middle with tapered ends or the like are also contemplated.

In an alternative example, a special sized spiral-shaped smoking crutch0010, (tornado style) has a smaller end (“d1”) and a second larger end(“d2”), which can be constructed in order to allow for an even airflowto maintain an even pull/drag from the user while in use. Both thestraight and spiral-shaped smoking crutch allows the loose leafcigarette to be rolled into place without creating a bend or crease inthe cigarette rolling paper.

FIG. 3 shows a first step in rolling a cigarette with the spiral shapedsmoking crutch for loose leaf cigarettes 0010. The spiral shaped smokingcrutch 0010 is placed at the very end of the cigarette rolling paper0011 to allow an opening at the end of the cigarette. The spiral shapedsmoking crutch protrudes 301 from the paper once it is rolled intoplace. The spiral shaped smoking crutch acts as an internal tip insidethe loose leaf cigarette and allows for maximum airflow to be generatedwithout compromising the taste of the later added loose leaf material,or getting the material into the user's mouth.

FIG. 4 shows a second step in rolling a cigarette with the spiral shapedsmoking crutch 0010 for loose leaf cigarettes. The loose leaf smokingmaterial 0012 is disposed on the rolling paper 0011 up to and abutting401 an end of the spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010. The spiral shapedsmoking crutch 0010 creates an effective breathable barrier to keep theloose leaf material 0012 from getting sucked into the user's mouth whilethe smoker is taking a draw/drag. The spiral shaped smoking crutchbarrier holds the loose leaf material 0012 in place and creates airflowto pass smoke from the burning loose leaf material 0012 to the user'smouth as a vortex of smoke because of the spiral shape of the spiralshaped smoking crutch. The increase of smoke created from the vortex aircirculation and the clean barrier it provides, allows for the user totake cleaner and fuller draws when the user inhales the smoke from theloose leaf material 0012.

FIG. 5 shows a top view of a cigarette prior to rolling including thespiral shaped smoking crutch for loose leaf cigarettes 0010; that islooking into the folded paper with the components in place prior torolling. The spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 is rolled into place withthe loose leaf material 0012 at one end of the cigarette rolling paper0011, and the spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 on the other end of thecigarette paper 0011 where the user places their mouth to take a draw ofsmoke from the lit loose leaf cigarette. As can be seen, the spiralshaped smoking crutch provides distance 503 between the smoker and theburning material, as well as an open end 502 to further aid the flow ofsmoke. The loose leaf material 0012 can be molded into place 501 withthe user's hands using a hand rolling method or alternatively thecigarette can be molded into place in a rolling press.

Alternatively, excess loose leaf material 0012 may be rolled up with aportion removed from the end of the cigarette rolling paper 0011 wherethe spiral shaped smoking crutch for loose leaf cigarettes 0010 may thenbe inserted.

In a further alternative example, an empty rolling paper 0011 can bewrapped around the spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 for loose leafcigarettes without any loose leaf material 0012 being present initially.The rolling paper can then be rolled up and sealed leaving an empty,open, pre-rolled loose leaf cigarette that can then be filled with theloose leaf material 0012 by methods known to those skilled in the art.The spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 for loose leaf cigarettes holdsthe empty rolling paper in place and keeps it open to allow thecigarette to be filled.

FIG. 6 shows final rolling 602 of the cigarette including the spiralshaped smoking crutch 0010 for loose leaf cigarettes inside the rolledcigarette paper 0011. The spiral shaped smoking crutch is rolled 602into place while rolling the cigarette at the same time. After the firstinitial roll, the spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 will hold itself inplace until the cigarette is completely rolled 602 and sealed by theuser.

FIG. 7 shows a cross-sectional side view of a completed rolled cigaretteincluding the spiral shaped smoking crutch for loose leaf cigarettes0010 stopping the migration of loose smoking material 702 when rolledinto the cigarette paper 0011. The spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010effectively stops the loose leaf smoking material 0012 from entering theuser's mouth during the user's pull/drag by trapping the loose leafmaterial 0012 within the ribs or groves of the spiral shaped smokingcrutch 0010. This allows for smoke/airflow circulation and smoke tocontinue without creating blockage. Airflow is further aided by the opencigarette end 502 allowed by the use of the spiral shaped smoking crutchin the rolled cigarette.

FIG. 8 shows further details of the spiral shaped smoking crutch forloose leaf cigarettes 0010 as viewed from the end. The spiral shapedsmoking crutch 0010 provides a strong and sturdy tip to allow for easyhandling, both with the user's fingers while holding it, and the user'slips while they are pressed against the spiral shaped smoking crutch0010 to create a pull/drag of the cigarette. The solid form keeps theopening in the cigarette end from collapsing into itself and maintainsspace to allow for the smoke circulation to continue throughout the timethe cigarette is lit and in use.

The spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 as described above can be modifiedto add text, print, patterns, or logos of any nature. This designfeature allows the spiral shaped smoking crutch 0010 to include alldifferent types of patterns, sayings, or variations in color, such asmulti-colored designs, or the like.

Those skilled in the art will realize that the process sequencesdescribed above may be equivalently performed in any order to achieve adesired result. Also, sub-processes may typically be omitted as desiredwithout taking away from the overall functionality of the processesdescribed above.

1. A spiral shaped smoking crutch comprising:

a crutch body having a cylindrical overall shape with at least onespiral grove disposed in the crutch body about a longitudinal axis, thegrove extending to an outer surface of the crutch body, the crutch bodybeing made of a rigid crush resistant material, the spiral grove aredimensioned to prohibit a chopped smoking material from entering thespiral shaped smoking crutch, and whereby the spiral grove tends toimprove the flow of smoke delivered to a smoker.

2. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 in which the material ishard and impregnable.

3. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 in which the material isglass.

4. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 in which the material isplastic.

5. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 in which the material issemi porous.

6. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 further comprising addingflavoring to the material.

7. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 in which the spiral hasat least one twist.

8. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 in which the spiral hasthree twists.

9. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 further comprising asecond spiral grove.

10. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 in which the spiral isrotini noodle shaped.

11. A spiral shaped smoking crutch comprising:

a crutch body having a truncated cylinder overall shape with at leastone spiral grove disposed in the crutch body about a longitudinal axis,the grove extending to an outer surface of the crutch body, the crutchbody being made of a rigid crush resistant material, the spiral groveare dimensioned to prohibit a chopped smoking material from entering thespiral shaped smoking crutch, and whereby the spiral grove tends toimprove the flow of smoke delivered to a smoker.

12. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which the materialis hard and impregnable.

13. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which the materialis glass.

14. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which the materialis plastic.

15. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which the materialis semi porous.

16. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 further comprisingadding flavoring to the material.

17 The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which the spiral hasat least one twist.

18. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which the spiral hasthree twists.

19. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 further comprising asecond spiral grove.

20. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which the crutchbody is rotini noodle shaped.

1. A spiral shaped smoking crutch comprising: a crutch body having acylindrical overall shape with at least one spiral grove disposed in thecrutch body about a longitudinal axis, the grove extending to an outersurface of the crutch body, the crutch body being made of a rigid crushresistant material, the spiral grove are dimensioned to prohibit achopped smoking material from entering the spiral shaped smoking crutch,and whereby the spiral grove tends to improve the flow of smokedelivered to a smoker.
 2. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 inwhich the material is hard and impregnable.
 3. The spiral shaped smokingcrutch of claim 1 in which the material is glass.
 4. The spiral shapedsmoking crutch of claim 1 in which the material is plastic.
 5. Thespiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 in which the material is semiporous.
 6. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 furthercomprising adding flavoring to the material.
 7. The spiral shapedsmoking crutch of claim 1 in which the spiral has at least one twist. 8.The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 in which the spiral hasthree twists.
 9. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 1 furthercomprising a second spiral grove.
 10. The spiral shaped smoking crutchof claim 1 in which the spiral is rotini noodle shaped.
 11. A spiralshaped smoking crutch comprising: a crutch body having a truncatedcylinder overall shape with at least one spiral grove disposed in thecrutch body about a longitudinal axis, the grove extending to an outersurface of the crutch body, the crutch body being made of a rigid crushresistant material, the spiral grove are dimensioned to prohibit achopped smoking material from entering the spiral shaped smoking crutch,and whereby the spiral grove tends to improve the flow of smokedelivered to a smoker.
 12. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11in which the material is hard and impregnable.
 13. The spiral shapedsmoking crutch of claim 11 in which the material is glass.
 14. Thespiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which the material isplastic.
 15. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which thematerial is semi porous.
 16. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim11 further comprising adding flavoring to the material.
 17. The spiralshaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which the spiral has at least onetwist.
 18. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim 11 in which thespiral has three twists.
 19. The spiral shaped smoking crutch of claim11 further comprising a second spiral grove.
 20. The spiral shapedsmoking crutch of claim 11 in which the crutch body is rotini noodleshaped.